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RELEASE DATE: 7/14/2026
Delayed further... until July 2026.."Pioneering media artist and concrete poet Ferdinand Kriwet's 1971 cult artist's book in a facsimile edition. A monumental, three-volume encyclopedia of alphabetically organized images, Ferdinand Kriwet: Stars was first published by Kiepenheuer & Witsch in 1971. In the 1960s, German author and media artist Ferdinand Kriwet (1942-2018), inspired by concrete poetry and its interest in the visual quality of linguistic signs, began to approach the literary medium of the book in a new way. Imagining new ways of reading that resisted linearity, Kriwet experimented with alternatives, encouraging a rapid back-and-forth between the pages of the book and the texts and images on them. In Stars, he treats images like words and arranges them in alphabetical order in an epic encyclopedia format. For years, Stars has only been available, at considerable cost, in antiquarian book catalogs. This new facsimile edition of Ferdinand Kriwet: Stars brings Kriwet's pioneering vision and his seminal book back into print." 416 pages. 2.5 pounds. 5.50(w) x 8.75(h).
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Blu-Ray format. Region code 0. "Children Of The Wicker Man is a deeply personal and emotionally revealing documentary that examines the complicated legacy of filmmaker Robin Hardy, best known for directing the 1973 cult classic The Wicker Man. Directed by his sons, art historian Dominic Hardy and filmmaker Justin Hardy, the film offers an intimate exploration of their father's life and the lasting impact of his work -- both on cinema and on those closest to him. Through decades-old letters, a return to the film's original locations, and candid interviews with friends, family, and collaborators, the documentary uncovers the turbulent history behind the making of a horror masterpiece and the personal cost of its creation. Beyond the film's celebrated status, Children Of The Wicker Man confronts the darker realities of Robin Hardy's life, including his battles with the studio British Lion, his fractured relationship with screenwriter Anthony Shaffer, and the financial and personal controversies that reverberated through his family. The result is a raw and unflinching portrait that blends film history with deeply personal storytelling, as the Hardy brothers reflect on their own experiences growing up in the shadow of a legendary yet deeply flawed figure. This worldwide disc premiere includes additional features such as an audio interview with co-directors Justin Hardy, Dominic Hardy, and Chris Nunn, a Q&A session with the filmmakers and producer Alison Palmer, a making-of featurette, and the theatrical trailer. Critically acclaimed for its honesty and emotional depth, the film has been described as 'an incredibly brave and touching documentary' (MovieJawn) and 'a deeply emotional tour-de-force' (Filmhounds), offering a unique perspective on the intersection of art, legacy, and personal truth."
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"Hardcover, 468 pages. In the wake of his Cause And Effect cassette label and distribution service, Hal McGee launched Electronic Cottage International Magazine. Running from 1989 to 1991, its six issues focused on the independent home recording community -- artists who had developed their craft in the post-punk DIY era. The contributors were nearly all members of the hometaper community. The magazine featured articles providing helpful tips and highlighted the challenges hometapers faced. It included insightful artist and label profiles. And it could be a hotbed of controversy and debate. Though its mission was to serve the hometaper community, Electronic Cottage's coverage of independent music contributed as much as any of the era's publications. The 468 pages produced stand as crucial documents of an era that was melting into the next. Foreword by Jerry Kranitz, author of Cassette Culture: Homemade Music and the Creative Spirit in the PreInternet Age. Design by Studio Bertin."
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Hardcover, 524 pages. "In the mid-1990s, Mason Jones of Charnel Music edited and published four thick, annual issues of Ongaku Otaku magazine. Operating from San Francisco, California, Mason's goal was to spread the word about the compelling independent music being produced in Japan. With dozens of interviews and articles, and many hundreds of reviews, the magazine was an influential voice, sharing words about Aube, Cornelius, Yamamoto Seiichi (Boredoms, Rovo, Omoide Hatoba), Shizuka, Jojo Hiroshige (Hijokaidan, Alchemy Records), MeltBanana, Ruins, KK Null, and many more. This facsimile edition brings the original pages to readers three decades later. Mason Jones has run the Charnel Music label since 1988, and has released many albums, both as a solo artist recording as Trance and as a member of SubArachnoid Space, Numinous Eye, and Collision Stories. He began visiting Japan regularly in the early '90s and arranged U.S. shows for many artists from Japan. Ongaku Otaku was a labor of love aided by many contributors to whom he remains grateful. Design by Studio Bertin."
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WIRE 509
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"On the cover: EarthBall: The Canadian improvised free rock collective have earned a reputation for electrifying live sets since their 2019 inception. Last year's Actual Earth Music Volumes 1 & 2 documented performances in Vancouver and London, with guest collaborations from Chris Corsano and Steve Beresford. This year they follow up with Volumes 3 & 4 incorporating live recordings from Geneva and the Le Guess Who? festival in Utrecht. By Emily Pothast. Inside: DoYeon Kim: The Seoul born, New York based gayageum player, composer and improvisor has released her highly anticipated debut Wellspring on TAO Forms, supported by an ensemble featuring drummer Tyshawn Sorey, double-bassist Henry Fraser and violist Mat Maneri. By Stewart Smith; Jocy de Oliveira: In the year of her 90th birthday, the pioneering Brazillian composer and pianist's work is the subject of Dácio Pinheiro's documentary film The Circular Universe, reflecting on her life, work and legacy. By Andy Cumming; Onilu: For their forthcoming album Jakutá's Dance, on New York's 577 records, Onilu founders Kevin Diehl and Joe Chambers have been joined by Craig McIver and Daniel Villarreal to create a formidable percussion ensemble. By Phil Freeman."
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Paperback. 490 pages. "The most comprehensive compilation of the sound artist's working documents for her unrealized media-opera tour de force. Written in the early 1980s by American sound art pioneer Maryanne Amacher (1938-2009), Intelligent Life follows the employees of Supreme Connections LLC, a music entertainment corporation navigating a future in which artificial intelligence generates music faster than composers can. Anticipating an industry-wide downturn, Supreme Connections president Aplisa Kandel seeks advanced technologies that will revolutionize the act of listening, narrating to the audience as she does so. Though the untimely deaths of the opera's would-be patrons prevented Amacher from realizing the work in its intended forms -- a serialized radio broadcast and television simulcast -- she continued designing 'treatments' for the opera for much of her career. This publication makes the most complete presentation of these working documents -- including episodic scripts, notes on the use of LaserDisc and an illustrated storyboard for the pilot -- available to the public for the first time, and evinces Amacher's prescient ideas about perception, listening and composition."
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A4 paperback, 120 pages. Written by Agent Provocateur. The second in Retro's series of book relaunches is one of the original books on The Jam. The Jam one of the most important British groups of all time, crashed on the scene with the Punk Explosion, but soon found their own niche. Charting consistently from 1977's In The City debut to 1982's "Beat Surrender" single, the book details the groups worldwide releases with over 200 color and black and white illustrations, The Jam 7" worldwide release chart, and a detailed timeline of the bands history and list of gigs and appearances up to the bands split in 1982. The Jam are one of the UK's most loved bands and have been surely missed but more importantly not forgotten. The Jam were very much a vinyl orientated phenomenon that consisted of great artwork. So sit back and enjoy their story through their releases around the world. Over 200 pictures of rare and deleted releases throughout the world Plus history of the band and list of gigs and appearances.
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"On the cover: Seefeel: The veteran guitar and electronics project -- the first guitar band signed to Warp records -- forged their reputation in the '90s by bridging nascent shoegaze and post-rock worlds with ambient techno and what became known as IDM. Now a trio of founding members Mark Clifford and Sarah Peacock with Shigeru 'DJ Scotch Egg' Ishihara, they are preparing to release Sol.Hz, their first album of new material in 15 years. By Abi Bliss. Inside: Asher Gamedze: The Cape Town based drummer, bandcleader, educator and activist released A Semblance Of Return, his first for Northern Spy, with his new ensemble named A Semblance. By Francis Gooding; Ibrahim Alfa Jr: With a prolific career in the late '90s stalled by legal woes, the experimental techno producer returned to the fold in the mid-2010s. This year he'll release new material on LA producer Brian Foote's FO label. By Steph Kretowicz; Emilie Skrijelj and Tom Malmendier: The drums, accordian and electronics/turntable duo have racked up a diverse range of collaborators from Otomo Yoshihide and Fred Frith to Mike Ladd, as showcased on the catalogue of their eux sæm label. By Daryl Worthington; Magic Tuber Stringband: Durham, North Carolina based duo Evan Morgan and Courteney Werner formed Magic Tuber Stringband to combine Appalachian folk song-form with contemporary experimentalism. Their new album Heavy Water will be out on Thrill Jockey this May."
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Restocked! Hardcover, 656 pages, 500 color images. 28 × 21 cm. "A massive photographic archive of Lee 'Scratch' Perry's legendary recording studio. A 600-page tribute to one of the most famous locales in music history, Black Ark is a detailed inventory of photographs and writings from the Black Ark Studios in Kingston, Jamaica, where producer Lee 'Scratch' Perry created music from 1973 onward. The eclectic and constantly evolving decoration of the studio provides an enduring visual counterpart to Perry's expansive musical catalog. From mural paintings to shape-shifting assemblages of records, instruments, found objects, posters and newspaper clippings, the artworks layer upon one another as they intertwine with the studio building itself. Perry created his own dense and diverse world in which to work: memorialized in this volume before the Black Ark disappears for good. The photographic documentation of the studio in the spring of 2021 was supplemented by efforts to secure and preserve Perry's works, objects and recordings as part of a joint project with the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, DC. Black Ark reflects the rhythm and layering effects of collage both in its content and the materials used to craft the book. Perry was involved in the development of this publication until his death in August 2021. The book closes with memorial essays from Ishion Hutchinson, David Katz, Kodwo Eshun, and John Corbett. Lee 'Scratch' Perry (1936-2021) was a musician and producer best known for pioneering the dub genre in the 1970s. He worked with well-known Jamaican artists such as Bob Marley and the Wailers, the Heptones, the Congos, and Max Romeo. In 2003 he won a Grammy Award for Best Reggae Album."
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Paperback. 150 pages. "One of the towering figures of 20th-century art holds forth on his controversial life and career in a previously unpublished set of interviews. Over six sessions between September 1951 and November 1952, Marcel Duchamp sat down with collectors and gallerists Harriet and Sidney Janis for a wide-ranging conversation about his inspirations and working processes, and his many opinions on the workings of the modern art world and its histories. The Janises, owners of the influential Sidney Janis Gallery, were ardent supporters of modern art and close friends with Duchamp. Harriet, an accomplished author, led the interviews with an eye toward writing a monograph on Duchamp, though this was never realized. Now, this previously unknown chronicle is available for the first time through the efforts of Carroll Janis, Sidney and Harriet's son. Under Harriet's expert guidance, Duchamp holds forth on his artistic philosophies, his career, his friends, his rivals and his lifelong obsession with chess. He provides an inside look at some of his most famous works, from his controversial 'Readymades' to 'The Large Glass.' Contextualized with illustrations, annotations and an introduction by Carroll Janis, this publication is a rich treasure trove of information on one of the 20th century's most controversial, groundbreaking and larger-than-life artists. Marcel Duchamp (1887-1968) dismantled the boundaries of what constitutes a work of art. Although he began his career as a painter, Duchamp was also a curator, conservator, art advisor, professional chess player, writer, inventor and celebrity. Following the completion of his conceptual masterpiece, 'The Large Glass' (1915-23), he abandoned traditional artmaking altogether. Today he is best known for his 'Readymades' -- ordinary objects such as a urinal or bicycle wheel, elevated to works of art -- which challenged traditional aesthetics and redefined authorship."
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WIRE 507
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"On the cover: Sunn O))); The self-titled tenth album by the hallowed drone metal minimalist duo will be their first with US indie institution Sub Pop. Ahead of extensive US, UK and European touring in spring and summer, they reflect on almost three decades of redefining heaviness. By Rob Turner, with a special illustrated cover by Wire and Sunn0))) affiliated illustrator Savage Pencil. Inside: Delphine Dora: The Parisian multi-instrumentalist, vocalist and songwriter has released a suite of keyboard instrumentals pondering the poetics of acceleration and alienation, l'ineluctable pulsation du temps via Toronto's Marionette records. By Milo? Hroch. The Sleeves: The guitar/vocal duo of Tara Cunningham and Jack Cooper (one half of the quartet Modern Nature) present their debut album via 12XU before live dates in the US and UK in summer. By Lucy Thraves. Brion Gysin: Recent years have seen a revival of interest in the legacy of the late artist and poet who worked closely with William Burroughs to develop the cut-up as a poetic and literary technique. Parisian label WEWANTSOUNDS reissues his long out of print Dreamachine recordings. By Daniel Spicer."
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NOWAR POSTER
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Now that we have a new war to "celebrate", available again: Tresor & Wordandsound A1-Poster Campaign - 100% Donation for Ukraine
100% of all income will be donated to the Ukrainian Humanitarian Fund. https://www.unocha.org/ukraine/about-uhf
500 A1 Posters available. 23.4 x 33.1 inches. All Posters will be shipped folded!
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"Iggy Pop is on the cover as Ugly Things presents an expansive, mind-blowing interview with manager/publicist/journalist/tastemaker Danny Fields, who reveals intimate insider tales of the Stooges, MC5, the Velvet Underground, Nico, Brian Epstein, the Ramones, and his role in triggering the Beatles' 'bigger than Jesus' firestorm. For 'Teenage Grease 1972,' Peter Stanfield burrowed deep into the archives to dig up everything you need to know about the Flamin' Groovies' UK sojourn of that year. Then there's '60s Canadian psych/rock legends the Collectors, '70s French femme punk trailblazers the Lou's, a chat with Vern Miller of the Remains, and the final installment of Dave Laing's epic interview with Ed Kuepper of the Saints. Plus the strange tale of the Bugs' Boston Strangler cash-in Strangler in the Night, the continuing saga of Canadian '60s punks the Churls, the Glass Cage from British Columbia, and more of Cyril Jordan's encounters with Brian Wilson. And as always, the essentials reviews sections covering all the latest and greatest reissues, and rock 'n' roll related books."
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Blu-Ray is NTSC. Region Code: 0. "Russ Meyer's iconic 1966 film, Faster Pussycat, Kill! Kill! has been digitally restored by the Russ Meyer Trust and is being offered in a trade-wide, high-definition Blu-ray. Featuring masterful photography in the unique, one-and-only style of the often-imitated King of the Drive-In, a tough threesome of Go-Go dancers (Tura Satana, Haji, and Lori Williams) embark on a wild, crazy, and deadly journey of violence. It's the timeless story of a new breed of buxom superwomen -- belted, buckled, and booted -- as only Russ Meyer could bring you! Presented in an aspect ratio of 1.67:1 and granted a 1080p transfer, Russ Meyer's Faster, Pussycat! Kill! Kill! arrives in mass-market, Region-Free Blu-ray courtesy of RM Films International."
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DVD is NTSC. Region Code: 0. "Throughout the 1980s, outfits like Black Flag, D.O.A., Dead Kennedys, Minor Threat and the Circle Jerks helped define the decade's deafening hardcore punk sound, paving the way for the eventual explosion of punk bands through radio and MTV in the decades to come. While punk rock's upper echelon may no longer be as culturally seditious as they once were, the genre's effect on a new generation of activists and aspiring politicians has never been more clear. The Vancouver-based D.O.A. have always been a politically outspoken outfit since first forming in 1978 as teenagers. Their mix of raucous anthems like 'Fucked Up Ronnie', 'America The Beautiful', 'The Prisoner' and others remain classics. The band's 1981 LP entitled Hardcore '81 was awarded the prestigious Slaight Family Polaris Heritage Prize in 2019, which honors groundbreaking Canadian albums from the past, winning out over 11 other critical album releases including The Band's Music From Big Pink, and Joni Mitchell's Court And Spark. In 2018, after 40 years of fighting against oppression, homelessness and corporate greed around the world, D.O.A. frontman Joe Keithley decided to turn art into life and run against the outspoken Mayor of Burnaby, Derek Corrigan. In a classic underdog scenario --and with only a $7000 campaign budget -- Keithley convincingly won a city councilor seat that year and helped to unseat the entrenched five-term Corrigan. The filmmakers followed Joe Keithley during his 2022 reelection campaign to document the amount of work and commitment that goes into running for public office. They were allowed unprecedented access to Keithley's entire campaign throughout its often chaotic and nail-biting conclusion. Ultimately, Something Better Change is a documentary film that proves music, political steadfastness and social advocacy can work together to effect real change just about everywhere -- including city hall."
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"Born Innocent: The Redd Kross Story is not your regular rock doc. After all, brothers Jeff and Steve McDonald were never a regular rock band. They were the group with the eleven-year-old bass player threading their way through the hardcore punk scene only to reappear, just a few years later, as masters of power pop hooks and bubblegum fun. They were Partridge Family fanatics who influenced the entire grunge crowd. They were long-haired punks with stage costumes that would have put even the boldest glam rockers to shame. These sound like contradictions, but Redd Kross is the unfettered expression of two brothers and their rock'n'roll dream so exclusively informed by a visceral love of music and pop culture that it couldn't help but defy genres and conventions, evolve without pause and survive both the music industry and a kidnapping. A line-up of talking heads straight outta Lollapalooza tells stories you would swear were made up. But Jeff and Steve McDonald were already larger than life when they were in their teens, and the adventures that followed reflect just that. Through more than four decades Redd Kross have been nothing but happily, outrageously and courageously themselves. Director Andrew Reich (Emmy Award-winning writer on the hit TV Show Friends) conducted dozens of new interviews and had unfettered access to home movies and archival footage featuring The Runaways, X, Nirvana and Guns N Roses and members of the Soundgarden, Pearl Jam, The Muffs, Melvins, Go-Gos and Black Flag. This is the definitive story of the most eclectic, unpredictable, thrilling and heartwarming band you never knew."
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DVD is NTSC format. Region code 0. "Born Innocent: The Redd Kross Story is not your regular rock doc. After all, brothers Jeff and Steve McDonald were never a regular rock band. They were the group with the eleven-year-old bass player threading their way through the hardcore punk scene only to reappear, just a few years later, as masters of power pop hooks and bubblegum fun. They were Partridge Family fanatics who influenced the entire grunge crowd. They were long-haired punks with stage costumes that would have put even the boldest glam rockers to shame. These sound like contradictions, but Redd Kross is the unfettered expression of two brothers and their rock'n'roll dream so exclusively informed by a visceral love of music and pop culture that it couldn't help but defy genres and conventions, evolve without pause and survive both the music industry and a kidnapping. A line-up of talking heads straight outta Lollapalooza tells stories you would swear were made up. But Jeff and Steve McDonald were already larger than life when they were in their teens, and the adventures that followed reflect just that. Through more than four decades Redd Kross have been nothing but happily, outrageously and courageously themselves. Director Andrew Reich (Emmy Award-winning writer on the hit TV Show Friends) conducted dozens of new interviews and had unfettered access to home movies and archival footage featuring The Runaways, X, Nirvana and Guns N Roses and members of the Soundgarden, Pearl Jam, The Muffs, Melvins, Go-Gos and Black Flag. This is the definitive story of the most eclectic, unpredictable, thrilling and heartwarming band you never knew."
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"On the cover: Wendy Eisenberg. Over the past decade, the Brooklyn-based vocalist, songwriter and guitar/banjo improvisor has had a string of highly acclaimed solo releases and creative partnerships with John Zorn, Bill Orcutt and Eugene Chadbourne while fronting art rock power trio Editrix. This April, a new self-titled, self-released solo album will bring their songwriting nous and semi-pastoral folk sensibilities to the fore. By Stewart Smith. Features and regular sections: KAVARI: On Plague Music, her first release for esteemed UK indie label XL, the Glasgow-based Liverpudlian DJ and producer brings her dank, noise damaged club stylings into the light. By Misha Farrant. The Primer: Augustus Pablo: A user's guide to the late roots reggae and dub pioneer and melodica master born Horace Michael Swaby (1953?1999) will touch upon his collaborations with producers such as Herman Chin Loy, King Tubby and Lee 'Scratch' Perry and his spearheading of the 'rockers' sound. By Derek Walmsley. Mariá Portugal: The Brazilian jazz/improv drummer and singer plays with São Paulo instrumental quartet Quartabê as well as jazz and improv luminaries like Maggie Nicols, Gerald Cleaver, Joëlle Leandre and more. By Peter Margasak."
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DVD is NTSC format. Region code 0. "Bill Bartell is not famous, but those who knew him think he should be. Bill was a musician, band manager, record label owner, police officer, rodeo bull rider, an attention-seeking recluse, and the ultimate fan-boy. He led an exceedingly compartmentalized life, keeping a tight lid on his background, his occupations, relationships and sexuality, hiding the jarring conflicts from everyone. The whole of his life was an enigma and maintaining it took a toll. From forming his band White Flag in the early 1980s to starting his own record company (Gasatanka Records), Bill was relentless. His ability to side up to his idols (from original LA Punk Scene to arena Metal) was astonishing, as was his indelible influence on his heroes. Friend and sometime band-mate to Sean Lennon, Pat Smear, Kurt Cobain, Thurston Moore, KISS, Iron Maiden, Ronnie Barnett, Jeff and Steve McDonald, Drew Barrymore, The Melvins, Shonen Knife, Brian Wilson, Quentin Tarantino and countless others, Bill was the conduit through which many relationships were established and successful careers launched. It was Bill that introduced Billy Idol to Kiss' manager Bill Aucoin who fostered Billy's solo career. In 1981, Bill's friend Steve Harris asked what his band, Iron Maiden, should name their new EP, a live recording from their Japanese tour. 'Maiden Japan,' Bill replied. Harris pronounced him a genius and the band went with Bill's suggestion. Through extensive archival footage and interviews, Bill's friends and collaborators compare notes on what they knew and what Bill kept hidden from them, ruminating on the causes of his secrecy. This film unravels, reveals and ultimately, deepens the mystery of who Bill was and what secrets he took with him when his life came to a sad and unexpected close. The Secret Lives of Bill Bartell is the story of the Punk Rock Zelig from the director of 1991: The Year Punk Broke."
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Blu-Ray is NTSC format. Region code 0. "Bill Bartell is not famous, but those who knew him think he should be. Bill was a musician, band manager, record label owner, police officer, rodeo bull rider, an attention-seeking recluse, and the ultimate fan-boy. He led an exceedingly compartmentalized life, keeping a tight lid on his background, his occupations, relationships and sexuality, hiding the jarring conflicts from everyone. The whole of his life was an enigma and maintaining it took a toll. From forming his band White Flag in the early 1980s to starting his own record company (Gasatanka Records), Bill was relentless. His ability to side up to his idols (from original LA Punk Scene to arena Metal) was astonishing, as was his indelible influence on his heroes. Friend and sometime band-mate to Sean Lennon, Pat Smear, Kurt Cobain, Thurston Moore, KISS, Iron Maiden, Ronnie Barnett, Jeff and Steve McDonald, Drew Barrymore, The Melvins, Shonen Knife, Brian Wilson, Quentin Tarantino and countless others, Bill was the conduit through which many relationships were established and successful careers launched. It was Bill that introduced Billy Idol to Kiss' manager Bill Aucoin who fostered Billy's solo career. In 1981, Bill's friend Steve Harris asked what his band, Iron Maiden, should name their new EP, a live recording from their Japanese tour. 'Maiden Japan,' Bill replied. Harris pronounced him a genius and the band went with Bill's suggestion. Through extensive archival footage and interviews, Bill's friends and collaborators compare notes on what they knew and what Bill kept hidden from them, ruminating on the causes of his secrecy. This film unravels, reveals and ultimately, deepens the mystery of who Bill was and what secrets he took with him when his life came to a sad and unexpected close. The Secret Lives of Bill Bartell is the story of the Punk Rock Zelig from the director of 1991: The Year Punk Broke."
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We Jazz Magazine, Issue 17, Weathering for aja monet. 128 pages, 170 x 240 mm in size and printed on 140g Edixion paper with laminated 300g Invercote covers. All articles presented in English. aja monet by Ayana Contreras, Azymuth by Ben Lee, Henry Threadgill by Bret Sjerven, Sven-Åke Johansson by Magnus Nygren, Anna Webber by Stewart Smith, Rafiq Bhatia by Florent Servia, Talk Show (Steph Richards & Qasim Naqvi) by Andy Cush, Ganavya by Tina Edwards, Cosmic Tones Research Trio by Blake Gillespie, Quincy Jones by Rob Garratt, Devin Daniels by Samuel Lamontagne, album design essay by Alex Coles, Discaholic column by Mats Gustafsson, album reviews, live reviews, photo essay and more.
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"On the cover: dälek: The trailblazing New Jersey hiphop duo of Will 'MC dälek' Brooks and Mike 'Mare' Manteca are preparing for the release of a new album this spring via Ipecac records. Our cover feature interview will be accompanied by a mini-feature on the history of rap's noisiest manoeuvres. By Joseph Stannard and Rob Turner. Features: O Ghettão: A DJ trio formed by DJ Danifox, DJ N***a Fox and DJ Firmenza, O Ghettão have been described by André Ferreira of Lisbon's Príncipe label as the 3 Chairs (the supergroup of Detroit house music elders) of the Portuguese batida sound. By Joe Francis. Vic Bang: The work of the Buenos Aires computer music composer and sound artist Victoria Barca has been homing in on fine acoustic details since she launched her Vic Bang alias in 2006. This year she'll release her new album with Warsaw's Mondoj label. By Daryl Worthington. Pascal Comelade: A near career spanning six disc box set is an opportunity to reflect on four decades of fringe post-minimalism and toy instrument wizardry from the French musician. By Julian Cowley. Invisible Jukebox: Daniel Blumberg: The London multi-instrumentalist, songwriter and film score composer braves The Wire's blind listening test. Tested by Claire Biddles."
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MVD 18866UHD
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"In the heart of Kingston's music scene, reggae drummer Horsemouth (Leroy Wallace) dreams of making it big by distributing records on his brand-new motorcycle. But when the bike is stolen, Horsemouth rallies a group of legendary musicians to track it down and take on the corrupt elite exploiting their community. Packed with raw energy, unforgettable performances, and a pulsating soundtrack, Rockers is a vibrant, rebellious ride through the streets, sound systems, and soul of 1970s Jamaica." 2025 4K (2160p) restoration from the Original 35mm Camera Negative, HDR presentation in 1.78:1 Aspect Ratio. Audio: English TBD 5.1 Surround and 2.0 Stereo (4K & Blu-ray). Audio commentary with Writer/Director Ted Bafaloukos (4K & Blu-ray). Includes Jah No Dead: The Making of Rockers -- feature length documentary about the making of the film featuring interviews with Eugenie Bafaloukos, Todd Kasow, Kiddus I, Eddie Marritz, and many more! (HD, 1:59:37) (Blu-ray). Includes archival interviews with Writer/Director Ted Bafaloukos and Producer Patrick Hulsey (SD) (Blu-ray). The recording studios shown in the film are the famous 'Harry J Studios' and 'Channel One Studios' where many roots reggae artists recorded during the 1970s including Bob Marley. Several popular reggae artists star in the movie, including Leroy 'Horsemouth' Wallace, Burning Spear, Gregory Isaacs, Big Youth, Dillinger, Robbie Shakespeare, and Jacob Miller. DVD is region 0.
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MVD 17050BR
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Blu-ray version. NTSC format. Region code 0. "In the heart of Kingston's music scene, reggae drummer Horsemouth (Leroy Wallace) dreams of making it big by distributing records on his brand-new motorcycle. But when the bike is stolen, Horsemouth rallies a group of legendary musicians to track it down and take on the corrupt elite exploiting their community. Packed with raw energy, unforgettable performances, and a pulsating soundtrack, Rockers is a vibrant, rebellious ride through the streets, sound systems, and soul of 1970s Jamaica." Brand New 2025 4K High Definition restoration presented in 1080p in 1.78:1 Aspect Ratio. Audio: English LPCM 5.1 Surround. Audio commentary with Writer/Director Ted Bafaloukos (4K & Blu-ray). Includes Jah No Dead: The Making of Rockers -- feature length documentary about the making of the film featuring interviews with Eugenie Bafaloukos, Todd Kasow, Kiddus I, Eddie Marritz, and many more! (HD, 1:59:37) (Blu-ray). Includes archival interviews with Writer/Director Ted Bafaloukos and Producer Patrick Hulsey (SD) (Blu-ray). The recording studios shown in the film are the famous 'Harry J Studios' and 'Channel One Studios' where many roots reggae artists recorded during the 1970s including Bob Marley. Several popular reggae artists star in the movie, including Leroy 'Horsemouth' Wallace, Burning Spear, Gregory Isaacs, Big Youth, Dillinger, Robbie Shakespeare, and Jacob Miller. DVD is region 0.
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AV 783UHD
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4K Ultra HD. NTSC format. Region code: 0. "In early 1980s New York City, independent filmmaker Charlie Ahearn and downtown artist Fred Brathwaite ventured uptown with the aim of capturing an exciting new underground scene that was happening in the South Bronx, a scene that featured graffiti artists, breakdancing b-boys and two turntables and a microphone. The result was Wild Style, and to many viewers it was their first glimpse of the musical and cultural phenomenon called hip-hop. In this unique hybrid of fiction and documentary, the story of lone graffiti artist Lee 'Zoro' Quiñones trying to achieve success on his own terms is brought to vivid life with support by Fred 'Fab 5 Freddy' Brathwaite, Sandra 'Lady Pink' Fabara, and Patti Astor, and with historic music performances by such luminaries as Grandmaster Flash, Busy Bee, The Fantastic Five, The Cold Crush Brothers, and The Rock Steady Crew. To create the score, Chris Stein (Blondie) would collaborate with Brathwaite to produce the actual breakbeats to be used in the film, an inspired decision that would provide a source of obsession among crate diggers for decades to come. Endlessly sampled, imitated and debated, Wild Style is the truest portrait of the hip-hop scene during its early years, and remains one of the most important music films ever made. Arrow Films is proud to present Wild Style in an exclusive new 4K restoration with hours of brand-new bonus features, vintage interviews and featurettes."
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